URBS 4/531—Pattern Books


Based on Gindorz, R. & Robinson, R.  2004.  The Architectural Pattern Book.  NY:  Wiley.

 

Five key issues:

1.      Massing

2.      Façade composition

3.      Window & door types

4.      Materials

5.      Position on site

 

Detail on 3 scales:

  1. Overview:  overall plan for development (essential qualities & objective basis)
    1. Description of overall development
    2. Description of context and precedent
    3. Description of essential qualities and character
  2. Community Patterns:  image of typical urban space
    1. Plan with requirements
    2. Address
    3. Lot types
    4. Landscape and site design elements
  3. Architectural Patterns:  individual buildings with architectural details
    1. History and character
    2. Massing and composition
    3. Massing and eave details
    4. Windows and doors
    5. Porches
    6. Materials, colors and possibilities

 

Process for Creating a Pattern Book

  1. Understanding the Context (past and present)
  2. Developing the Palette (documenting characteristics)
  3. Defining the Patterns (community, architecture, and landscape)
    1. Basemaps & scale models of prototypes
    2. On-site model charettes
    3. Detailed revisions on basemap & models
    4. Simultaneous design of public & civic spaces
  4. Production (producing the book)

 

 


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© 2005A.J.Filipovitch
Revised 7 March 2005